The Egyptian food subsidy system: structure, performance, and options for reform

Egypt’s food subsidy system has been a mainstay of the government’s long-term policy of promoting social equity and political stability. It has also been a major component of the social safety net for the poor, guaranteeing the availability of affordable staples, helping to reduce infant mortality a...

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Main Authors: Ahmed, Akhter, Gutner, Tamar, Lofgren, Hans, Bouis, Howarth E.
Format: Abstract
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2001
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/156581
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